Your guide to international lotteries

Dreaming of winning the lottery? Aspiring to take home millions of dollars or pounds? While no one can guarantee a lottery win, there a few alternative lottery options that will bring you closer to boosting your chance of becoming an instant millionaire.

There is no denying the fact that the vast majority of South Africans dream about winning the lottery; dreams which often encourage hope, which, in turn, propels the sale of lottery ticket sales and keeps them consistent. While the idea of winning the local lottery is often enough to send the most composed dreamer into a make-believe world of untold riches, the thought of winning an international lottery draw is tough to comprehend.

With the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate, South Africans stand the chance of winning billions once converted into local currency. If you are regularly purchasing local lottery tickets but are disappointed when the national lottery results are released, you may want to consider trying your hand at an international lottery draw that offers up a sum of prize money that simply cannot be ignored.

Take a look at the following international lotteries that offer South Africans the biggest bang for their buck:

USA Powerball

The American Powerball stands at $222 million with a cash value of $150.4 million. The draw takes place every Thursday and Sunday at 4:59am local time.

SuperEnalotto

This Italian lottery draw currently sits at €138.9 million, and takes place every second day. SuperEnalotto can be played online; however, tickets are also available locally.

Mega Millions

Another American lottery, Mega Millions, currently stands at $122 million with a cash option of $82 million. Mega Millions draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 5am local time.

Euro Jackpot

Play Euro Jackpot and Euro Millions online. The current jackpot prize sits at €53 million and €25 million, respectively.

With a variety of international lottery draws from which to choose, South Africans can now maximise their chances of becoming instant million or billionaires. Click here for the latest lotto results.